This is not a P2W or Free2Play game. Everything can be earned/bought in game. The more expensive ships and packages are for those who just want to pledge more money towards the project. So, for the 45 bucks, you get the fully featured game and a nice little starter ship to help you set off.

2. Make your account, download the alpha and look at your new ship while you wait for updates. You can also try dogfighting in Arena Commander, look around on ArCorp in the Social Module and soon battle it out in the FPS module titled "Star Marine".

I'm one of the original backers, but I never did buy any ships...now I'm broke. I am still excited for this game! Not sure what I think about the prices on the ships...but this is also one of the most anticipated space sims I've seen in a loooooooooong time!

I'm one of the original backers, but I never did buy any ships...now I'm broke. I am still excited for this game! Not sure what I think about the prices on the ships...but this is also one of the most anticipated space sims I've seen in a loooooooooong time!

EST, Will be playing all I can when it drops. Looking forward to the hanger module.

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I know I'll have fun with that buggy

With this milestone you have unlocked the following stretch goals. You will learn more about each in a more detailed post later in the week!

Arena mode: The next generation of Wing Commander’s TrainSim allows pilots to test out their combat skills against friends or strangers in a simulation. Gain valuable combat experience without the downside of losing your ship in the game universe! Place bets on competitions across the galaxy.
Every pledger who backs before $16 million will receive a laser pistol. Keep your ship safe from boarders with a pistol by your side.

We are also now pleased to reveal the $18 million goals:

Exclusive star system for pre-launch backers. Only players who support the game before its
launch will receive the computer coordinates needed to allow their jump drives to access this system.

Trying to stay away from adding any more until the game comes out. I know I'll have my hands full with all the games being released over the next couple of years. Plus, that's just a lot of real money to throw at a game I've not even played yet